Development Manager

Program / Development Manager (Front-End Data Center Development)

Location: Denver, CO (strongly preferred) | Open to exceptional candidates in other U.S. locations

Work Model: Hybrid/On-site preferred (based on proximity to leadership); flexibility available

About the Opportunity (Confidential Client)

Valor Front has been retained by a rapidly growing, national data center owner/operator to recruit a Program / Development Manager to support front-end development execution across multiple U.S. markets.

Our client’s leadership previously scaled and led one of the leading Data Center businesses in the U.S.

This is a high-visibility role designed for a systems-oriented leader who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to early-stage development activities—before construction delivery—including cross-functional coordination, milestone tracking, and executive-level reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Important: This is not a construction-delivery Project Manager position. This role sits upstream and focuses on the execution of the front-end development program.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Program-manage early-stage development initiatives across multiple markets (parallel workstreams)

Coordinate critical front-end activities such as:

• Site selection support/land diligence coordination
• Power entitlement and utility coordination
• Permitting and jurisdiction-specific development processes

Build and maintain standardized workflows, trackers, and reporting to provide consistent visibility into:

• Milestones, risks, dependencies, and next steps
• Serve as a central coordinator between internal leadership and external consultants/advisors
• Establish repeatable process discipline and document organization across markets

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Approximately 8–12+ years of experience in program management, development, or large-scale infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated ability to create and run repeatable processes, reporting, and cadence across complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong organizational skills and comfort operating in a growth-stage environment with ambiguity
• Ability to translate complexity into clear executive-level summaries and action plans
• Data center / mission-critical experience is a plus, but not required (strong transferable infrastructure experience welcomed)

Why You Might Find This Role Compelling

• Join during a significant growth phase with multiple active and upcoming development markets
• Real ownership: help define how front-end development work is managed, tracked, and scaled
• Strong alignment with a values-led culture emphasizing integrity, servant leadership, empathy, and work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package (base + bonus) and comprehensive benefits.